hummungus hackle

[ryan30]

could anyone tell me the proper cape for tying a hummungus i was told chinchilla but not having much luck finding one

thanks

[emerger1981]

grizzle or cree's are fine mate.. i think the original was grizzle

[Old Jock]

I always assumed that a grizzle hackle was used but I found this..................

Hook: - Kamasan B175 Size 8
Eyes: - 4mm Toilet Chain (B&Q)
Thread: - Black 6/0 Uni
Tail: - Silver or Gold Flash underneath and Black Velvet Marabou on top
Rib: - Gold or Silver Wire
Body: - Gold or Silver Definite Advantage 6mm Tinsel Chenille
Hackle: - Chinese Cock Hackle 4 Turns Chinchilla Soft and Long

[mancfly]

Here is an interesting video about the Humungus posted by Dave Downie. He shows 4 cheap cock capes, (Chinese), that can be used for the hackle, the emphasis being on soft and barred. Indian capes will do as well, and are pretty cheap, and more readily available. Just order a 'grizzle' and/or a 'cree'.

YouTube - ‪History of the Humungus Includes Dressing‬‏

YouTube - ‪History of the Humungus Includes Dressing‬‏

[r ian]

I asked steve cooper at cookshill what would be good for these flies and was duly sent a soft hackle grizzle cock cape, it cost around ten quid and was spot on, give him a ring im sure you'll get what you need from him, ian